Purchase Street Light Poles

Lincoln Electric System (LES) is soliciting informal bids under solicitation number 123-26 for the purchase and delivery of 50 round, fiberglass, heavy-duty street light poles. The required poles must be 20 feet embedded with a mounting height of 19 feet, featuring a tenon top diameter and length of 3 by 3.5 inches, a standard handhole 18 inches above grade, and a cable entrance 18 inches below grade. The equipment must be capable of accommodating an Effective Projected Area of 8.5 square feet at 90 MPH. Bids are due by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT and must be submitted exclusively through the LES Online Procurement System. The successful contractor will be responsible for all transportation charges for delivery to 2620 Farfield Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Key evaluation factors include the quoted price, the specific delivery date, and the duration of the guarantee against mechanical and physical defects. Payment will be issued in full within thirty days following the receipt and successful testing of the equipment. Bidders must provide complete technical specifications and disclose any escalator clauses that may affect pricing. The contract also requires compliance with fair employment practices and all applicable federal and state laws of Nebraska.